Healthcare and Medical News: "We are stronger than we realize."

Monday, April 13, 2020

"We are stronger than we realize."

Our Promise During COVID-19: The Autism Society of America promises to remain committed to improving the lives of all affected by autism across the spectrum and throughout the lifespan, and will focus on providing information, resources, and advocacy efforts to address these urgent needs.

Join us as we #CelebrateDifferences this April.

Visit our National Autism Awareness Month website to download autism infographics, statistics, and social media graphics. With your help we can provide more education, advocacy, and resources for people to be more inclusive. Help us spread awareness, promote acceptance, and ignite change!

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COVID-19 Toolkit Updates & Facebook Live Episodes

The Autism Society of America was the first national autism organization to provide immediate, and ongoing, support resources for the autism community during the COVID-19 crisis.

Our Public Policy team is providing recommendations to policy makers for the 4th stimulus package; urging for more funding for home & community based services.
50k people have accessed the COVID-19 toolkit webpages.
40k people have watched our Coronavirus Information Series & co-hosted Facebook Live with myHana.
Facebook Live: Coronavirus Information Series this Thursday, April 16th @ 1pm EST: "Preventing & Spotting Psychiatric Crisis" featuring Dr. Bennett Leventhal, Professor of Psychiatry and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry & Medical Director at UCSF Center for ASD.
Watch last week's episode with Dr. Robert Naseef where he taps into the autism community's strength to weather this storm, stating "we are stronger than we realize."
Our National Helpline remains fully operational, and has fielded over 400 inquiries the past month. Speak to an Information & Referral Specialist today by calling at 1(800)3-AUTISM or email at info@autism-society.org.